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Types of Antidepressants (Cont.)

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of older medications used for treating depression. There are many serious food and drug interactions with MAOIs. Because of this, MAOIs are usually used only if other medications for depression have not been effective. Examples of MAOI types of depression medication include:
 

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Tricyclic antidepressants are another older class of antidepressants. Due to certain side effects, they are generally not recommended for elderly people. Tricyclic types of depression medicine include:
 

Miscellaneous Types of Antidepressants

There are several other antidepressants available, including:
 
Sometimes, stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (Ritalin®) are used for the short-term treatment of depression when other medications have not helped (although stimulants are not approved for this use).
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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